Shaw vs Bohle Plains
Bohle Plains scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shaw (932) sits above Bohle Plains (930).
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Shaw and Bohle Plains side by side
| Measure | Shaw | Bohle Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $515,000 |
| Median unit | – | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | 930 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 85 |
| Population | 760 | 3,989 |
| Median age | 28 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1109 mm | 1109 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Shaw edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 930).
Shaw vs Bohle Plains: common questions
Does Shaw or Bohle Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shaw scores 932 vs 930 in Bohle Plains. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Shaw or Bohle Plains?
Bohle Plains scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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